Cargill, one of the world's largest privately held companies with more than $100 billion in annual sales, is one of the biggest cocoa exporters in the West African nation, the world's top grower of the crop.

In a statement, Cargill spokeswoman Susan Eich said, ""At any one time, Cargill is assessing a number of initiatives to advance our business strategy, which may help to further develop our businesses and grow our presence in particular markets. It is our policy that we will communicate only as and when there are any significant developments, however we do not comment on rumors or speculation."

Payday lenders got regulators to rethink rules on how closely to vet borrowers. E-cigarette makers got a delay in federal oversight of many vaping products. Candy makers praised a decision to hold off on more stringent labeling standards. And title insurers declared "victory" for getting changes that benefited them in the tax overhaul.

The Wisconsin Assembly planned to finish its work for the year Thursday by approving $350 million to build a new prison and provide all parents a $100 per-child tax rebate, although it's uncertain whether either will pass the Senate.